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As an autistic and legally blind person Mickey Rowe (he/him) believes that when we design for accessibility, we help everyone to perform at their best, not just disabled folks. Disability is the only truly equal opportunity minority group. Anyone can become disabled at any time and should we be lucky enough to live long enough each one of us will join the prestigious disability club eventually. As an actor who has been on Broadway at the Gershwin Theater, Mickey is a speaker with incredible stage presence and charisma. He was the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, the lead role in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Mickey is a disability and accessibility expert, and his wife Helen is an immigrant woman of color, together they have led DEIA trainings and workshops for companies including Nordstrom, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, and more. Mickey has had to advocate for himself his whole life as an autistic and legally blind person, yet becoming better at advocating for oneself and one’s business is a skill we all would benefit from. Mickey is the award-winning, best-selling author of the book Fearlessly Different. He has also appeared in the title role in Amadeus and more. As a disabled stage actor Mickey knows that often people want so badly to fit in that they forget what makes them stand out. But only when we learn to value each other’s differences can we truly succeed. Mickey has been featured in the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, the TODAY show, PBS, Vogue, Playbill, NPR, CNN, Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, Forbes, on Smarter in Seconds, and has keynoted at organizations including the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts where he has also led staff DEIA meetings, The Kennedy Center, Yale University, Columbia University, CUNY, Disability Rights Washington, The Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, the DAC of the South Korean government, and more. Mickey was the founding Artistic Director of National Disability Theatre, which works in partnership with Tony Award-winning companies such as La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Mickey is currently workshopping a new three actor show about Autism with Cirque du Soleil clown, director, and Broadway legend David Shiner. Mickey Rowe is in Seattle on the occupied land of the Duwamish people past, present, and future. @theMickeyRowe on Twitter and Instagram.

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World Premiere of Juliette Dunn's THE PUZZLE Extended at Hedgerow Theatre Company


Hedgerow Theatre announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company's Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Hedgerow Theatre Extends and Streams THE PUZZLE


Hedgerow Theatre has announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company’s Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Hedgerow Theatre Presents THE PUZZLE


Hedgerow Theatre presents the world premiere of Juliette Dunn’s The Puzzle, a playful and irreverent new production that blends clowning and neurodivergence to tell a story of connectivity.

HowlRound Theatre Commons Announces Publication of a New Anthology


After celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2021, HowlRound Theatre Commons announces its first published anthology, featuring essays from each year of the last decade, available for preorder now.

28 Theater Books for Your Spring 2022 Reading List


Spring has sprung and the great weather calls for a great book to enjoy outdoors! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 28 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Mickey Rowe to be Featured on Bay Area Children's Theater's Sunday Spotlight


This virtual Sunday Spotlight will celebrate the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and will feature a Q&A celebrating the work of trailblazer Mickey Rowe and have a conversation to raise greater awareness and visibility of autistic artists and leaders who are change-makers for the industry.  

BWW Review: Syracuse Stage's Stunning Production of AMADEUS Opens and Closes all in one Historical Performance


Syracuse Stage's stunning production of Amadeus under the always meticulous direction of Robert Hupp opened on Friday, March 13, 2020 and also closed on the same night due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision to suspend the rest of the production's run was a choice that Hupp told the audience a?oewas the right thing to do.a?? Although Governor Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 500 people, the Archbold Theater seats 499 so the board technically had the choice. They made the right, yet very tough choice like so many theaters across the country.

AMADEUS Brings Mozart, Mystery And Murder to Syracuse Stage


Did artistic rivalry and jealousy lead to the murder of one of the world's greatest composers? This intriguing question is at the heart of Peter Shaffer's 1979 play a?oeAmadeus,a?? which Syracuse Stage presents March 11 a?" 29, directed by artistic director Robert Hupp.

La Jolla Playhouse Launches 2020 POP Tour, Developed In Partnership With National Disability Theatre


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to launch its 2020 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour production: Emily Driver's Great Race through Time and Space, by A.A. Brenner and Gregg Mozgala, directed by National Disability Theatre (NDT) Co-Executive Directors and Playhouse Artists-in-Residence Talleri A. McRae and Mickey Rowe. The production will tour schools throughout San Diego County January 29 a?" March 27.  Commissioned by the Playhouse, this world-premiere play for young audiences will also have four public performances on February 29 and March 1 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm at La Jolla Playhouse. Tickets are available at LaJollaPlayhouse.org or (858) 550-1010.

Photo Flash: National Disability Theatre Launches School Tour with La Jolla Playhouse to Celebrate ADA 30th Anniversary


To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA) National Disability Theatre launched a school tour in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse reaching 25,000 students.

Creatives Behind Cirque Du Soleil and Broadway Return With THE PUZZLE


Two clowns and an autistic person walk into a bar. The set up to a joke or a normal day after a workshop of Juliette Dunn's new play The Puzzle? One is Broadway and Cirque du Soleil's writer, director, and performer David Shiner known for Broadway's Tony Winning Fool Moon, Old Hats, Seussical the Musical, and numerous Cirque shows. The other is Cirque du Soleil veteran Daniel Passer. The autistic man is Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone in the Tony award-winning Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, co-executive director of the National Disability Theatre, and next set to play the title role in Amadeus.

VIDEO: Autistic Actor Mickey Rowe Gives Keynote Speech At ARTS FOR AUTISM, Hosted By Kelli O'Hara


Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone in the Tony Award winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, speaks at Arts for Autism 2019!

Arts for Autism Benefit Announces Full Lineup of Stars; Betsy Wolfe, Jelani Remy, and More


Part Broadway phenomenon, part educational experience and a night of inspiration; join three-time host and Tony Award winning legend Kelli O'Hara at the iconic Gershwin Theatre on Monday, June 24th at 7:30 p.m. for Arts For Autism.

La Jolla Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, and National Disability Theatre Join Forces For Performance Outreach Program, New Work, and More


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the appointment of National Disability Theatre (NDT) Co-Executive Directors Talleri A. McRae and Mickey Rowe as the Playhouse's 2019/2020 Artists-in-Residence.

Kelli O'Hara And Will Chase Join Arts for Autism Concert


Tony Award winning legend Kelli O'Hara and Tony nominee and Nashville TV show superstar Will Chase will take center stage at the 4th annual Arts for Autism benefit concert at the Gershwin Theatre on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Ford Foundation Gifts $50,000 To National Disability Theatre


National Disability Theatre has received a $50,000 grant from the Ford Foundation. These funds will support the National Disability Theatre's mission of employing professional theatre artists who create fully accessible, world-class theatre and storytelling; change social policy and the nation's narrative about disability culture; and provide a guiding model in accessibility for the arts and cultural sector.

Taye Diggs-Directed THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announced for Syracuse Stage 2019-20 Season


Syracuse Stage announced the shows that will make up the 2019/2020 season: six plays and musicals on subscription plus a special world premiere directed by TV, stage and film actor Taye Diggs. 

National Theater Company Run by Disabled Actors and Staff is Coming Our Way


National Disability Theatre, run by disabled actors and staff, has kicked off in preparation of the 2019-2020 season. Established to create fully-accessible, live, world-class productions, National Disability Theatre will work to change the narrative and social policy on disability inclusion.

National Disability Theatre Kicks Off 2019- 2020 Season


National Disability Theatre, run by disabled actors and staff, has kicked off in preparation of the 2019-2020 season. Established to create fully-accessible, live, world-class productions, National Disability Theatre will work to change the narrative and social policy on disability inclusion.

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